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Re-building Public Conversation

How public broadcasters are creating meaningful and safe online public discourse, what it means for other public institutions, and how it can define public media's relationship with Big Tech.

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The rise of the public media detractor

Public media worldwide face sceptics and detractors, but the imperative for their existence and mission has only grown stronger.

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If audiences can’t find us, they can’t choose us

On a smart TV, reaching Netflix takes a single click. Finding your public broadcaster can take seventeen. That difference is no accident, write VRT's Karen Donders and Aline De Beir.

From idea to commitment: How SR built a strategy for Indigenous and minority audiences

Born out of international Indigenous collaboration and through inclusive leadership and staff involvement, Sveriges Radio’s new minority strategy marks a historic step for public media in Sweden.

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WPFD 2026: Why press freedom matters for disaster preparedness and resilience

Public media are critical partners in disaster preparedness and response, but to be effective, independence is paramount.

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Visible or Lost in the Interface? The Unfinished Agenda of Article 7a AVMSD

Why the AVMSD is causing headaches for establishing effective prominence regimes for public service media, and how it can be addressed.

SABC at 50: Why local identity is the future of global media

Local identity may be a public broadcaster's greatest asset, says SABC as the corporation celebrates 50 years of television.

MediaStrong 2025

International Women’s Day 2026: For women journalists “The abuse is normalised”

For International Women’s Day, Leona O’Neill, reflects on her experience in the profession and the challenges women face on the job.

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Public service media help anchor reliable information

The contribution of public service media to information resilience is strongest when it supports institutional changes that build over time.

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Radio and AI: The human voice is our most important currency

On WRD, Swedish Radio highlights the importance of human voices in their work and remind that if AI can be used as a tool, it is not a voice.